Innovative Ford SYNC Available on New Models
Posted November 14, 2007 at 1:29 pm
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People who talk to their cars will now find them responding with Ford’s innovative new SYNC offering. SYNC is a fully integrated, voice-activated in-car communications and entertainment system that works with most Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and most popular digital music players. It is available on a number of vehicles launched and shown this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, including the Lincoln MKS, Ford Taurus and Taurus X, and the Mercury Milan. SYNC will be available on a total of twelve 2008-model Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. The system is based on state-of-the-art Microsoft Auto software, and is the result of close collaboration between Microsoft and Ford.
“This will change the industry – we’ll never design entertainment or information systems for cars the same way again,” says Gary Jablonski, Ford’s manager of infotainment systems. SYNC uses Bluetooth to connect with a driver’s phone and has a USB port for music devices, controlling them via voice commands and piping music and phone calls through the vehicle’s speakers. On phones capable of Bluetooth text messaging, it also has the capacity to read SMS messages to the driver, and allows him or her to respond by selecting 1 of 15 pre-defined messages.
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Rick in Houston says (June 20, 2008 at 11:35 am):
I just spoke to a Ford rep about why my new King Ranch F150 Navigaton radio had a non-fuctional "Phone" button on it. I assumed wrong (....I know) that since it had the "Phone" button, it had Bluetooth capability. He said that Ford plans to introduce a add-on module late this year or early next year that would add SYNC my model Navigation radio. Of course, I'm assuming (again) that he is right.....
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Roberto says (June 7, 2008 at 6:49 pm):
I have a new 08 mercury Mariner and was dissapointed I could not get SYNC with it. I knew 09 models would ahve it available but I needed a new vehicel asap. Will there ever be a retrofit SYNC for the Escape/Mariner? if not, can I go to the dealer and order a complete new unit to be installed in it? I have the Nav on my 08 model but I really want the SYNC, if they dont make it avalable I'm sure I should be able to go to the dealer and order it in parts and have technitians install it to work no? I don't see why not. I mean if I had an 09 with SYNC and the SYNC would go all crazy and break, I should be able to get one re installed,so same thing, this makes sense..please advise thanks...and one more things, I have Audiophile system..why do I only have 5 and not 7 Speakers? pisses me off, thanks
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Robs says (June 5, 2008 at 4:11 pm):
I have a new 08 mercury Mariner and was dissapointed I could not get SYNC with it. I knew 09 models would ahve it available but I needed a new vehicel asap. Will there ever be a retrofit SYNC for the Escape/Mariner? if not, can I go to the dealer and order a complete new unit to be installed in it? I have the Nav on my 08 model but I really want the SYNC, if they dont make it avalable I'm sure I should be able to go to the dealer and order it in parts and have technitians install it to work no? I don't see why not. I mean if I had an 09 with SYNC and the SYNC would go all crazy and break, I should be able to get one re installed,so same thing, this makes sense..please advise thanks...and one more things, I have Audiophile system..why do I only have 5 and not 7 Speakers?
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joe greco says (March 6, 2008 at 1:07 pm):
why can I not get "sync" in my 2008 ford 250 superduty. I have the navigation system.
Jim says (April 2, 2008 at 8:08 pm):
because its a truck
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Mike Bravo says (February 21, 2008 at 2:49 am):
I can't agree more with the comments regarding newer Mustangs and SYNC. I have an 06 GT and have been curious if/when SYNC would be available, even as an add-on. I'm was suprosed to learn that the 08 would not have SYNC available. Mustang owners, or those interested in a 'stang would be a demograpic who would want SYNC.
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Anonymous says (January 14, 2008 at 2:31 pm):
Rob, your claims about the availability of SYNC is beyond that of which Ford is disclosing via syncmyride.com. Voice activated navigation is not the SYNC which is being supported via this forum. Please share your sources with the masses.
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Charles Ron Haddix says (January 9, 2008 at 7:35 pm):
Loved my test drive in the new Ford Tarus, Great car with all the upgrades, plenty of power and room to spare for comfort
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Patti L. Haggertry says (January 9, 2008 at 5:16 pm):
Thank You for making the Ford Mustang a popular car again. I am the proud owner of a 2007 GT and love to drive it! It is a great car!
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Larry VanBerkom says (January 7, 2008 at 7:11 pm):
had a test drive in a 2008 ford focus loved it think it is a great auto.
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Michael J. Weise says (January 7, 2008 at 12:59 pm):
I just purchased a 2008 Mustang GT California Special that is fully loaded. I am very disappointed that I could not get the SYNC system in it. I have had a Bluetooth phone for 3 years now so that I could enjoy handsfree telephone in my previous Chrysler vehicles. I would certainly think that this high tech option would be offered in higher end and performance vehicles before being offered in your low end base models. I am totally pleased with my first Ford vehicle, other than the one missing important option.
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Drew Taylor says (December 28, 2007 at 2:07 am):
Why isnt SYNC available on the Navigator?
Makes no sense why they'd offer technology like that on low end cars like Focus/Fusion/Taurus and not on a higher end model. People buying higher end cars want technology. Ford is always lagging the other makers in technology options. They need to start looking at other luxary cars and what their options are and include them in their vehicles or customers like me will look elsewhere.
C.McCoy says (January 14, 2008 at 2:42 pm):
Just the facts. Ford is now confirming that during calendar year 2008, SYNC will become offered on even more products, including the all-new 2009 Ford Flex and F-150; the 2009 Ford Escape; Escape Hybrid; and 2009 Ford Expedition. The 2009 Lincoln MKS will be launched later this year with SYNC as standard equipment, and SYNC will be added to the 2009 Lincoln Navigator. For Mercury, SYNC will be added to 2009 Mariner and Mariner Hybrid.
Chris McCoy says (January 7, 2008 at 4:22 pm):
Rob Ernst said "Sync is STANDARD on all 2008 Lincoln models" Incorrect. SYNC is available on the following 2008 models according to SYNCmyride.com. Edge, Explorer, Focus, Fusion, Sport Trac, Taurus, Taurus X, Milan, Mountaineer, Sable, MKX and MKZ. A family member just purchased a Navigator L where SYNC was not an option. http://www.syncmyride.com/default.aspx?UserCulture=en-US
Rob Ernst says (January 3, 2008 at 5:43 pm):
It IS offered on the 2008 Navigator. Sync is STANDARD on all 2008 Lincoln models.
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Don Lauer says (December 15, 2007 at 4:32 pm):
It appearsto be an interesting and well accepted system.
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Ray R. says (December 11, 2007 at 10:28 am):
Nice added feature.
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Paul says (December 10, 2007 at 7:00 pm):
This is something that NEEDS to be offered in the MUSTANG. No question. Someone that buys this car, would be More interested in this technology! Don't dissapoint the loyal Mustang owners and future buyers!
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clay guy says (December 5, 2007 at 3:59 pm):
EDge had a great ride
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Chike Okechuku says (December 2, 2007 at 5:53 pm):
I have a 2007 Ford Edge and want to know whether Ford plans to provide retrofit for Sync for a car like mine?
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